Advertise on The Billiard Spot
Reach players who are already looking at used cues and talking gear.
Our Audience
Players shopping cues
The homepage is a shop floor. People land here to browse used cues, shafts, cases, and tables.
Rooms that stay on topic
Custom cues, tables, leagues, and technique — ads can sit next to the conversation that matches.
A niche that spends
Cue buyers compare makers and prices here. Show up where the shopping already happens.
How It Works
Choose Your Format
Pick from sponsored posts, promoted listings, sidebar banners, event sponsorships, or room takeovers. Mix and match for maximum reach.
Submit Your Creative
Upload assets matching our specs below. Our team reviews every ad within 24 hours to ensure it meets community standards.
Set Budget & Schedule
Choose weekly or monthly runs. Set a start date and budget. Minimum 1-week commitment for feed ads, 1-month for display.
Go Live & Track
Your ad appears to our targeted billiards community. Track impressions, clicks, and conversions in your advertiser dashboard.
Ad Formats & Specs
All ads are clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Promoted" and must be billiards-related or adjacent.
Sponsored Posts
From $500/weekNative content in the forum feed, matching the look and feel of organic posts. Appears every 6th post with your brand, image, copy, and CTA button.
Promoted Listings
From $200/weekBoosted product cards in the marketplace grid. Highlighted with a green "Promoted" badge and accent border. Appears at positions 5 and 11 in search results.
Sidebar Banner
From $800/monthHigh-visibility display ad in the right sidebar on every forum page. Positioned between Recent Posts and Trending sections for maximum viewability.
Sidebar Skyscraper
From $1,200/monthExtended vertical ad below the Trending section. Stays visible as users scroll through content. Great for brand awareness campaigns.
Inline Banner
From $400/monthFull-width banner between content sections. Appears between active and sold listings in the marketplace, or between forum post groups.
Mobile Banner
From $300/monthCompact banner optimized for mobile feeds. Appears between feed items on screens under 1024px.
Listing Detail Sponsorship
From $600/month"You Might Also Like" sponsored product cards on every listing detail page. Buyers are in purchase mode — this is your highest-intent placement.
Event Sponsorship
From $1,000/event"Presented by" branding on event detail pages and carousel cards. Perfect for tournament sponsors and equipment manufacturers.
Newsletter Sponsorship
From $300/issueDedicated section in our weekly newsletter reaching 8,000+ subscribers. Includes logo, copy, and a direct link to your site or listing.
Room Sponsorship
From $1,500/monthExclusive branding on a specific forum Room. Your logo in the room header and sidebar. Perfect for brands aligned with specific topics like Custom Cues or Tables.
Targeting Options
By Room
Target specific forum rooms like Custom Cues, Tables & Room Setup, or Tournaments
By Category
Show ads only in relevant marketplace categories (Shafts, Cases, Accessories, etc.)
By Geography
Target users by state using our structured location data on marketplace listings
By Device
Run mobile-only or desktop-only campaigns depending on your creative
Ad Policies
- All ads are clearly labeled "Sponsored" or "Promoted" per FTC guidelines
- Ads must be billiards-related or adjacent (equipment, apparel, events, venues)
- Every ad is reviewed by our team within 24 hours before going live
- No auto-playing video, no popups, no interstitials — ever
- Ads must not impersonate community members or mislead buyers
- We reserve the right to reject or remove any ad that violates our community rules
Quick Reference
| Format | Dimensions | Types | Max Size | Starting At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Post | 1360 x 760 | PNG, JPG, WebP | 500KB | $500/wk |
| Promoted Listing | 600 x 600 | PNG, JPG, WebP | 200KB | $200/wk |
| Sidebar Banner | 536 x 500 | PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF | 200KB | $800/mo |
| Sidebar Skyscraper | 536 x 1200 | PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF | 300KB | $1,200/mo |
| Inline Banner | 1360 x 160 | PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF | 150KB | $400/mo |
| Mobile Banner | 750 x 128 | PNG, JPG, WebP | 100KB | $300/mo |
| Listing Detail | 600 x 600 | PNG, JPG, WebP | 200KB | $600/mo |
| Event Sponsorship | 1360 x 200 | PNG, JPG, WebP | 200KB | $1,000/event |
| Newsletter | 600 x 200 | PNG, JPG | 100KB | $300/issue |
| Room Sponsorship | Logo: 200x60, Banner: 800x120 | PNG, SVG, WebP | 100KB | $1,500/mo |
All dimensions are in pixels at 2x retina resolution. Provide assets at the listed size for crisp display on all devices.
Ready to get started?
Let's build a campaign that connects your brand with the billiards community. We respond within 24 hours.
Or DM us on the platform — search for @TBSAds